Daria Kasatkina

In a conversation with Kravchenko, Kasatkina applauded Russian football star Nadya Karpova - who recently came out as gay. "My respects to Nadya Karpova [for ...

Of course, it is up to you to decide how to do it and how much you tell," Kasatkina said. Kasatkina, who is currently the top-ranked Russian female player, suggested she felt relieved and at peace after coming out. In a conversation with Kravchenko, Kasatkina applauded Russian football star Nadya Karpova - who recently came out as gay.

Russia's top-ranked player on the women's tennis tour, Daria Kasatkina, says she found "living in the closet" impossible and wanted to give young people a ...

Kasatkina is the highest-ranked Russian female player and was defeated in the French Open semifinal by world number one and eventual champion Iga Świątek. - Daria Kasatkina is ranked 12th in the world, the highest Russian female player Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina has announced she is gay and found "living in the closet" impossible.

Russian world number 12 Daria Kasatkina criticised her country's attitude towards homosexuality in a video published on Monday as she announced she is a ...

Of course, it is up to you to decide how to do it and how much you tell. It is pointless, you will be completely focused on that until you choose to come out. “Living in peace with yourself is the only thing that matters, and f*** everyone else.” It is too hard. “Living in the closet is impossible,” Kasatkina added. I think there is nothing easier in this world than being straight,” Kasatkina said.

A world famous sports star broke down in tears during a lengthy video interview where she revealed she was in a same-sex relationship. 3 min read.

Of course, it is up to you to decide how to do it and how much you tell. This notion of someone wanting to be gay or becoming one is ridiculous. “So many subjects are taboo in Russia, some of them more important than ours, it’s no surprise. It is pointless, you will be completely focused on that until you choose to come out. It is too hard. “Living in the closet is impossible,” Kasatkina said.

Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina has opened up about the struggles of being gay in Russia. Homosexuality is generally frowned upon in her home country, ...

The 25-year-old said refusing to come out of the closet was “impossible.” “The notion of someone wanting to be gay or becoming one (is) so ridiculous,” she said. Homosexuality is generally frowned upon in her home country, but she says it’s “impossible” to live in the closet.

The Russian tennis number one also said she has a partner and said it was important for "well-known personality" to talk about being gay.

"Living in peace with yourself is the only thing that matters, f**k everyone else," Kasatkina said. In a video interview with Russian blogger Vitya Kravchenko, she also criticised the fact there are so many "taboo topics" in Russia. Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina has announced she is gay and has a partner.

Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina has shared the first public photos with her girlfriend Natalia Zabiiako. During a conversation with Russian blogger ...

Of course, it is up to you to decide how to do it and how much you tell," Kasatkina said. "Living in peace with yourself is the only thing that matters, and f--- everyone else." Russian tennis star Daria Kasatkina has shared the first public photos with her girlfriend Natalia Zabiiako. During a conversation with Russian blogger Vitya Kravchenko, Kasatkina came out as gay.

Activists and athletes say this is an important and symbolic moment for rights of LGBTQ+ people in Russia.

In the civilised world, no one should be condemned for this,” said one of the many encouraging comments that were upvoted by other readers. “It is so important for younger people to have role models who are like them. “Well done for saying what you said. “I was ecstatic, jumping around like crazy in my flat.” For them to see that there is absolutely nothing wrong with them,” Karpova added. “The timing is so symbolic as well, with all the fucked-up things happening in Russia.”

Daria Kasatkina, Russia's highest ranked female tennis player, came out as gay in an interview, while addressing rising homophobic attitudes in the country.

"Living in peace with yourself is the only thing that matters." "Living in the closet is impossible. Though same-sex relationships were decriminalized in Russia in 1993, the tides have shifted in recent years.

The 25-year-old also spoke out against attitudes towards homosexuality and restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia. 'So many subjects are taboo in Russia,' ...

Daria Kasatkina, Russia’s highest-ranked female tennis player, has come out as gay. The current world No 12 told Russian blogger Vitya Kravchenko that she is in a relationship with a woman and found 'living in the closet' impossible. Daria Kasatkina, Russia’s highest-ranked female tennis player, has come out as gay.

The 25-year-old believes she will “never” be able to hold hands with her girlfriend in Russia.

I think there is nothing easier in this world than being straight. Daria Kasatkina has become the latest prominent Russian sportswoman to come out as gay and criticised attitudes to homosexuality in her country. Daria Kasatkina criticises Russian attitudes to homosexuality after coming out